Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace

2/13/26 12:50 PM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a world-class laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing that will also expand the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.

Outside the box, inside the bottle: Biosystems engineering class features unconventional filtration project

2/6/26 11:00 AM

“Found” materials — these are what the students in BSEN 2210 Engineering Methods for Biological Systems use to create water filters as part of their coursework.

Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings

1/27/26 7:20 AM

The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Biosystems engineering junior named Frank Vandergrift Co-op Student of the Year

12/9/25 8:00 AM

Biosystems engineering junior Marrin Morris is named Auburn Engineering’s Frank Vandegrift Co-op Student of the Year for her work in water and wastewater engineering.

Auburn’s Grand Engineering Challenges combines fun and learning for K-6th grade students

10/15/25 3:00 PM

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted more than 220 K-6th grade students Tuesday, Oct. 14, as part of its Grand Engineering Challenges event.

#GINNing Podcast: In the Weeds

8/8/25 4:00 PM

Just when you think weed research has gone to pot, along comes Hailey Rhodes, a 2025 Auburn biosystems engineering graduate and brand new research engineer for the Auburn University Rural Partnership Institute.

Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s namesake and family commit $30 million to scholarships

7/30/25 4:30 PM

The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history.

#GINNing Podcast: Precision Decision

7/25/25 11:00 AM

Kate Shaw is trusting the process — the bioprocess. The Auburn senior took that Pathway to the Plains to pursue an ever-versatile bioprocess engineering degree. And that one decision has led to a lot precision. 

Auburn Biosystems again looms large at annual ASABE International Meeting

7/21/25 2:00 PM

Auburn never fails to show up at the intersection of agriculture and engineering — nor show out.

New BATM major combines agriculture, technology to create workforce of future

7/15/25 8:15 AM

The new major in biological and agricultural technology management aims to produce graduates who use technology to solve problems.

College launches novel internet tool designed to foster research collaboration across multiple disciplines

7/3/25 8:15 AM

AUSME is a searchable, artificial intelligence-powered tool that transforms how researchers discover one another, form collaborations and pursue complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.

Biosystems graduate research assistant earns prestigious FFAR fellowship

6/11/25 2:45 PM

Vivian Usha's research into the slow release of phosphorus just got an instant boost.

BSEN, CEE programs recognized for excellence in student learning assessment

5/8/25 11:00 AM

The Department of Biosystems Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering were among only three academic programs honored with Auburn University's annual Provost’s Excellence in Assessment Award for their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in student learning assessment.

Three seniors in biosystems engineering win first place at Capstone Showcase

4/15/25 2:15 PM

Nearly 300 students exhibited senior design projects before dozens of employers on April 3.

Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase with study on hydraulic redistribution

4/8/25 10:25 AM

More than 150 students participated in the 12th Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, held April 3 in the Brown-Kopel Center.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News and World Report rankings

4/8/25 7:46 AM

U.S. News and World Report, which ranks graduate programs nationally each spring, designated Auburn Engineering No. 33 among public institutions when its annual list was released Tuesday, April 8.

Auburn biosystems engineering team named finalist in NASA agricultural competition

3/28/25 2:00 PM

There’s a buzz in the air around Corley Hall these days — literally. 

#GINNing Podcast: Raising the Bars

2/27/25 4:30 PM

Be it on the bars, in the classroom or on the best podcast in higher education, Emma Grace Boyd is on her way to a Tide-tamin', big-brainin' total score you can't ignore.

New Engineering Global Programs opportunity takes students to New Zealand

2/17/25 9:00 AM

A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.

RoboCrop: AI innovation wins big for biosystems engineering students at international farming robotics competition

2/13/25 3:30 PM

Farming is work — hard work. Just not as hard as it used to be. Thanks to Florabot, an AI-driven robot developed by researchers in the Smart Systems Lab within the Department of Biosystems Engineering, farmers may soon be able to assess entire rows of azaleas, hydrangeas, petunias and many other ornamental plants in the time it takes you to read this article — and with the touch of a button.

Auburn Engineering students solving water issues domestically and abroad

2/6/25 7:55 AM

Auburn's Engineering Without Borders chapter helping residents in rural Tennessee, Guatemala and Bolivia.

Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville

1/28/25 3:30 PM

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

1/21/25 7:30 AM

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Engineering part of $28 million grant to meet rural challenges

12/16/22 5:25 PM

Auburn University is one of three universities sharing a $28 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, or NIFA, to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas.

Auburn University signs research collaboration agreement with KITECH

12/6/22 2:00 PM

The agreement includes the establishment of research and/or automotive technology support offices and laboratories, the creation of joint research projects and the exchange of technical information, periodic training symposia and consulting.

#GINNing Podcast: At Auburn, student services just means Moore

12/2/22 12:00 PM

In 2019, Janet Moore, assistant dean for engineering student services, was named the National Academic Advising Association's Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator. Find out why on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

$2,200 up for grabs in upcoming student research video competition

11/30/22 10:45 AM

Auburn Engineering's first AUsome Science in 60 Seconds competition offers up to $2,200 in cash and prizes to the best – and most concise – student researchers, graduate and undergraduate, on video.

Auburn hosts South's BEST Regional Robotics Competition December 3-4

11/22/22 10:00 AM

Students from four states will bring their creations and design plans to Auburn for the 20th consecutive year.

Auburn University-developed robotics promising for U.S. forest tree industry

11/21/22 12:00 AM

Researchers are working on a robotic system that could provide a solution for long-term profitability and sustainability.

Auburn University Board of Trustees approves Applied Research Institute

11/11/22 11:15 AM

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a proposal Friday to form an Applied Research Institute that will represent an aggregation and culmination of various defense, aerospace, national security and biotech efforts at Auburn University. The proposed institute will serve as a hub to coordinate, organize and market these many efforts to Auburn's external constituents.

#GINNing Podcast: Biomass Accelerator

10/28/22 8:00 AM

If you've struggled to understand the synergistic effects of blending triglycerides and biomass based hydrothermal liquefied bio-crude over different catalyst supports in order to produce renewable fuels, then today's your lucky day. 

Auburn University opens doors to Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville

10/25/22 12:00 PM

Auburn University expanded its footprint and opened its doors to a new facility in Huntsville on Tuesday with the grand-opening celebration of the Research and Innovation Campus.

Grand Challenges in Cybersecurity: A Discussion with Admiral Rogers

10/25/22 11:00 AM

Students, faculty with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged to attend

Newest Auburn history book highlights women in engineering

10/20/22 9:00 AM

Art Slotkin, ’68 aerospace engineering, has written 11 books, nine of which detail aspects of Auburn University’s history. His newest book, “Across Three Centuries”, profiles the history of women—specifically those in engineering—at Auburn.

Health and safety manager receives NSC Diversity in Safety Scholarship

10/12/22 8:00 AM

Emmanuel Winful, Auburn Engineering health and safety manager since 2019, is among the first recipients of the National Safety Council’s Diversity in Safety Scholarship.

Program created to develop research writing skills among engineering students

10/5/22 9:35 AM

Russell Mailen, assistant professor in aerospace engineering, is principal investigator on National Science Foundation Innovations in Graduate Education award,

College's 10th annual Graduate Engineering Research Showcase Oct. 20

10/3/22 9:00 AM

More than 200 graduate students are expected to showcase and present their research findings before peers and judges, competing for cash prizes

Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering launch 150th anniversary celebration

9/23/22 7:53 PM

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Auburn’s reorganization under the Morrill Act from East Alabama Male College into the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama, which established the Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering.

Demand for Auburn Engineering students high as career fairs approach

9/19/22 1:00 PM

Auburn Engineering kicks off fall career fair season with a two-day career fair Sept. 20-21, a Civil & Environmental + Biosystems Engineering Career Fair on Sept. 28 and an additional fair to be held at the end of October due to high demand.

Board of Trustees approves project for Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach

9/16/22 12:15 PM

Auburn football isn’t the only thing going orange this weekend, as the Board of Trustees approved a project Friday to build an Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach.

Auburn Engineering ranked among nation's Top 35 undergraduate programs for 12th consecutive year

9/12/22 3:40 PM

U.S. News and World Report ranked Auburn Engineering's undergraduate program No. 33 among public institutions nationally, No. 3 in the Southeastern Conference and No.1 in the state

Auburn Engineering, Air University reach educational partnership agreement

6/15/22 9:00 AM

The partnership is designed to develop an environment promotes unique opportunities for students and faculty to participate in Air Force-related research, while enhancing STEM-related education and research

Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence students awarded fellowships

6/6/22 10:55 AM

Four Auburn CIEE members received the GEM Fellowship, an award designed to promote graduate opportunities for minority students.

David named acting associate dean for research

6/1/22 11:45 AM

Allan David has been named as the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s acting associate dean for research.

Auburn Engineering unveils the Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence

5/19/22 3:00 PM

Auburn Engineering wrapped up its year-long 25th anniversary campaign celebration of the Engineering Academic Excellence Program (AEP) with a gala reception and dinner held at the Hotel at Auburn University on Saturday and unveiled the program's new name - The Center for Inclusive Engineering Excellence.

Engineering graduate students, faculty recognized at annual Graduate Awards

4/21/22 2:18 PM

Ten Auburn Engineering students and two faculty members were among dozens of award recipients at the 2022 Graduate Awards Brunch, hosted by the Auburn University Graduate School and the Graduate Student Council.

College hosting engineering spirit week events

4/20/22 12:50 PM

Auburn Engineering's bi-annual spirit week returns April 25-29 on the Gavin Garden in front of the Brown-Kopel Center.

Taylor named interim dean

4/5/22 2:00 PM

Steve Taylor has been named interim dean of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Interim Provost Vini Nathan. Taylor will begin serving in this new role effective immediately. He succeeds Chris Roberts, who was named as Auburn University’s 21st president in February.

'A fantastic day' in Huntsville: Engineering showcase brings hundreds to Space and Rocket Center

3/30/22 8:00 AM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering successfully completed its mission Tuesday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. More than 150 graduate students and faculty from all departments traveled to the Rocket City for the Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, presenting their posters in Davidson Center for Space Exploration to members of the Huntsville community and Auburn Engineering alumni.

Faculty invited to register for SEC artificial intelligence consortium conference

3/29/22 11:25 AM

As part of a new consortium designed to advance the role of artificial intelligence in teaching and research, the Southeastern Conference is inviting faculty from its institutions to participate in the first Mini-Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Curriculum on Friday, April 8, via Zoom.